7:00-8:30 PM

Saint Mary’s University-Cascade Meadow

All species of wetland wildlife depend on wetland habitat for survival. Given the energy demands of movement, reproduction, and just plain trying to survive, adequate food resources are critical. Providing those food resources across species and seasons requires a complex of wetland habitats. Unfortunately, wetlands losses, particularly temporary and seasonal wetlands, have severely challenged our abilities to provide this habitat. The deteriorating quality of remaining wetlands has compounded the problem. While protection and restoration are critical, active management is increasingly important to provide quality wetland habitat.

Savoring the Zumbro with John Weiss

The first step toward protecting something is often learning to love it. The first step to loving the Zumbro River is using it to fish, canoe, camp, enjoy nature. Join John Weiss, who has been doing that for 40 years, for a talk and pictures on his favorite places to enjoy the Zumbro. He’d also like to hear of any places you love to savor along the river.

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Book Talk: The Smaller Flora of Minnesotahttp://cascademeadow.smumn.edu/uncategorized/book-talk-the-smaller-flora-of-minnesota/
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 17:09:18 +0000http://cascademeadow.smumn.edu/?p=2660Join us for a book talk with Sarah Duke Middleton as she presents her new book, “The Smaller Flora of Minnesota.” In her book, Duke Middleton names and describes a beautiful variety of Minnesota native flowers with a focus on notable features, synonyms and numerous photos throughout the growing and blooming periods.

Wednesday, May 16th at 6:30 PM

Saint Mary’s University-Cascade Meadow Wetlands

2900 19th St. NW Rochester

This program is free and open to the public. No RSVP required.
Books will be available for purchase for $20.

April 16-22

Participate in the 12th annual Help Make Rochester A Litter Bit Better! event happening April 21-28, 2018! Litter collection is a fun way to help beautify our city and protect the environment. Pick a location, pick a date, and pick it up! Registration opens on March 7. Registration information, maps and more can be found at www.RNeighbors.org/litterbitbetter.

You’ll be a part of 30,000+ volunteers that have helped collect over 130 tons of litter in the past 11 years of A Litter Bit Better!

Save Our Streams (SOS) is a fun way to test water quality by collecting and identifying underwater critters, called macroinvertebrates. The Izaak Walton League is working with the Rochester Chapter to provide a workshop for those who wish to learn how to test their local water quality and become a certified SOS Monitor. IWLA will cover materials, coffee, and lunch for attendees. Visit http://www.IWLA.org/SOS for more info about Save Our Streams.